An average independent successful musician in Nigeria right now earns at least 5 million naira monthly and some their monthly income is in 8 figures.

4. Petroleum Engineer

The place of the Petroleum Engineer in the world today is prominent because the world has a high demand for petroleum.

These engineers, who design, test and deploy means of extracting petroleum are revered and paid well. An average salary will be N12 million.

5. Aeronautical Engineer

Aeronautical engineers are ‘airplane engineers’. In Nigeria, their main job is the maintenance of aircrafts technology.

Their job is very delicate because the safety of the nation’s aircrafts, military or commercial, rests on their shoulders.

The lives and safety of everyday traveler depends on them so aeronautic engineers get up to N11 million.

6. Surgeon

Everybody seems to understand why a surgeon needs to be well paid since a surgeon is responsible for identifying patients who requires surgery, perform the operation, and provide patients with care and treatment after the surgery.

Since people figuratively and literally ‘lay’ their lives at his table, the surgeon is well compensated and takes about N11 milla too.

7. Pilot

Choosing who come first between the pilots and the surgeon was hard.

Pilots fly planes. They convey people from one location to another in the most delicate means of transportation. They get paid about N9 million.

8. Telecoms Engineer

Telecoms engineers make it possible for you to make calls and browse from your phone.

If you know how mobile networks work you will understand why the Telecoms engineer is well-regarded.